I am flattered,  
But not yet sold. 
Nor am I convinced,  
By what I am told. 
 
My steps on a path,  
Has not changed at all. 
The obstacles remain the same. 
I am just careful how I fall. 
 
Stumbling to get up,  
Has become my ritual. 
With few complaints... 
I master my strengths. 
 
I am flattered,  
But not yet sold. 
Nor am I convinced,  
By what I am told. 
 
I just 'do'. 
To get done. 
With a motivation... 
That inspires me to finish. 
 
I am flattered that this has been recognized. 
But not yet sold am I. 
Nor convinced by what I am told,  
About achieving with accomplishment... 
The best of my efforts. 
That's impossible!  
How could I when I've just started.
Lawrence S. Pertillar
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-ve-just-started/